The 2024-2025 Roster Thread

[Fjordy]

Kreider worked with Ruff before in Rangers, so they know each other. I would also like to point out that the presence of Dahlin, Byram and Power makes Kreider a very dangerous weapon in front of the net, although he was able to handle that with the Rangers.

 

[Chainshot]

Some impressive numbers for his speed and shot areas still --

NHL EDGE Puck and Player Tracking Statistics - Skaters

NHL EDGE Puck and Player Tracking Statistics for skaters including skating speed, skating distance, shot speed, shot location, and zone time.

edge.nhl.com

 

[dickiedunnwrotethis]

How would you compare him to Byram, who is already playing as the top pair RD? He’s only 2 and half years older, higher prospect pedigree, already a Stanley cup winner, and I believe is top 3 on the league in evenstrength scoring for defensmen.

I think we have that role filled with Byram?

Plus, I think we already have THREE players on the team with serious top pairing potential, which I already believe is more than any other team in the league. I don’t think we need four.

Exactly.

We need to separate needs from wants. We need a vet RD who can slip into our top 4 and give Power the defensive help he desperately needs. We need a 2C with hockey IQ who can distribute to his wingers and in a pinch can play on the top line when Tage is out. Given our current circumstances (fighting for a playoff spot and being the youngest team in the league) getting a RD prospect is, in my opinion, a want.

When our needs are met, then fine, go looking for that cherry on the cake.

 

[CowbellConray]

Kreider worked with Ruff before in Rangers, so they know each other. I would also like to point out that the presence of Dahlin, Byram and Power makes Kreider a very dangerous weapon in front of the net, although he was able to handle that with the Rangers.

We saw how much our PP improved when Zucker took on the net front spot. Kreider taking that role and Zucker on PP2 would be a really nice layout.

In addition, Kreider working on a line with Cozens and Benson would be a really solid grind second line with plenty of scoring touch

 

[Fjordy]

I think we can add all the parts (top 4 RD, Kreider, Jiricek), I'm a maximalist.

 

[CowbellConray]

I think we can add all the parts (top 4 RD, Kreider, Jiricek), I'm a maximalist.

Jiricek doesnt entice me too much - I think he is all athlete no brain. If it was a one for one for Rosen maybe it's a discussion, but I think he was overdrafted.

A top 4 D and Kreider though.... that would be a HUGE step for this team.

 

[Weltschmerz]

They want to send a message to their team. That's it.

They're not trading Kreider or Trouba. I think they would trade Trouba, but only if they could replace him with something better, which i doubt is going to happen.

Trouba will be gone 100%, he almost was gone last offseason.

They need his cap to pay the goalie and multiple RFAs plus Lindgren or replacement.

I think we can add all the parts (top 4 RD, Kreider, Jiricek), I'm a maximalist.

I'd much rather keep Zucker than add Kreider and lose Zucker after the season.

 

[Fjordy]

Jiricek doesnt entice me too much - I think he is all athlete no brain. If it was a one for one for Rosen maybe it's a discussion, but I think he was overdrafted.

Well, I would throw the nets when such a player is available. I like Jiricek.

I'd much rather keep Zucker than add Kreider and lose Zucker after the season.

What's stopping you re-signing Zucker, even with Kreider on the team?